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I started reading this book given to me by my
unbiological “mom” entitled The Happiness Project written by Gretchen
Rubin. As I began reading it I can’t help myself from pausing (many times) after
a line or two to process what I’ve just read. There were just so many ideas jumping out of
the pages of the book that I believe will help everyone I know on how to attain
true happiness in life. Below is an excerpt from the book: “I also came up with a goofier list: my
Secret of Adulthood. These were the lessons I’d learned with some difficulty as
I’d grown up.”Secrets of Adulthood People don’t notice
your mistakes as much as you think.It’s okay to ask for
help.Most decision don’t
require extensive research.Do good, feel good.It’s important to be
nice to everyone.Bring a sweater.By doing a little bit
each day, you can get a lot accomplished.Soap and water remove
most stains.Turning the computer
on or off a few times often fixes the glitch.If you can’t find
something, clean up.You can choose wha…

Hi everyone! 2013 is about to end and 2014 is just around the corner. Have you finished the challenges you've set this year specifically the books in your "to-read" list? Sadly, I was not able to finish three of the books in my own list due to some circumstance. One advice: If you want something done, you must commit to it with all of your heart, soul, body, money, time, and effort combine. :)

Here is the line-up of books I’ve been wanting to read but
cannot because I’m too busy these past few days. I hope I can include these
reads on my 100-books-to-read challenge this coming year.

The Shack by WM. Paul Young

I borrowed this book from my Pastor and I've already read a few chapters of it already. I want to read The Shack because it has been years since I finished an inspirational and spiritual book. I hope this book goes to your "to-read" list because it's a book about reestablishing your faith to God. And I believe we can relate to the story in so many wa…

Compressed into a single line of dialogue, three of our choices for quotes of the year can comprise a classic catty put-down in a movie.

Maybe it's because the three different individuals who uttered them – a show host, the President, an actress – were all in apparent fits of pique, for totally different reasons.

Irritation is a common emotion behind some of our quotable quotes of 2013. Others were just clinical but telling declarations of fact, such as Erap's sobering reminder to the public that he is the first ex-convict to become mayor of Manila.

The news media used to be the main arbiter for the quotes that capture the spirit of our times, but no longer in the age of social media. Many of these quotes first found traction on Twitter and Facebook, which put a premium on short bursts of text that can be instantly shared. YouTube enabl…

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Hi there Book Lovers it has been
a while since my last “Book for Less” entry. But the long wait is over as I am
back again with 2 more titles to add to my growing list of cheap finds.

For today I am adding a special
book I have been wanting to find for so long. It took me 2 months to finally
locate the book at Book Sale. It was such a relief finding it sitting
comfortably near the store’s counter because I have been on a look-out for the
book (for ages) after watching its film adaptation. Introducing, Ian McEwan’s
National Bestselling book Atonement.

Ian McEwan’s symphonic novel of love and war, childhood and
class, guilt and forgiveness provides all the satisfaction of a brilliant
narrative and the provocation we have come to expect from this master of
English prose. On a hot summer day
in 1934, thirteen-year-old Briony Tallis witnesses a moment’s flirtation
between her older sister, Cecilia, and Robbie Turner, the son of a servant and
Cecilia’s childhood friend. But Briony’s incomplete…

I’ve been inspired by our youth pastor and my
cell group leader after our thanksgiving party on December 15, 2013. And this
blog post is the fruit of that inspiration. Every Christmas we are often reminded of the
nativity story. It is the story of the baby Jesus on that cold night in a
manger, the representation and the real reason behind our celebration of
Christmas. How well do I remember the nativity story?
Just a bit. I only know that because Joseph couldn’t find a fitting inn for
Mary, they ended up in a crude stable where Mary gave birth to Jesus. Jesus was visited by shepherds and three wise
men who followed the star leading them to the stable where the holy family is. The three wise men brought gifts for the
infant. They worshipped and give thanks to him. With this our pastor stressed out what the
wise men did, they went looking for Jesus and found him saying, “The wise will
always seek the Lord”. Let us not forget that the real meaning of
Christmas is the birth of our Lord Jesus Ch…

It’s been a while since I flock to a nearby movie house and
watched an animated film. Most of the time I would just wait for a copy of the
movie and watch it. I have been a snob to beloved film animations such as
Despicable Me 2, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Monsters University, etc.
Until now I haven’t had any clue as to how wonderful these films are and how
many young and young at heart alike are gravitated by the unavoidable pull of
these lighthearted and motivational motion pictures. Fortunately, my fairy god mother (you know who you are!) gave me
free tickets to watch Frozen with her and an officemate of mine one Saturday
morning. After watching the film my happiness level of 23 shot up to a whopping
99999. The kid in me was overly satisfied that even the thought of watching it
again thrilled my entrails and whatnot. To be honest, I’ve already watched Frozen before FGM gave me free
tickets. I so wanted to watch it. Luckily, an officemate of mine made it
possible to provide…

How are you? Well, If you ask me, I'm grand! Especially with this very good news. :)

The movie poster for The Fault In Our Stars is out! How cool is that? With a headlining tagline of "One Sick Love Story". Prepare your tissues and handkies on June 6!!! I'm pretty excited!!!! #TFIOS I'll keep you guys updated with the filming progress as well as the premiere dates of the trailers.

I fell in love instantly with this lovely track. The song is a compilation of girl pick-up lines which I
think dudes will dig. Comparing someone to a double
rainbow is magical –a poetic way of expressing one’s adoration to your
significant other. I believe Katy Perry’s inspiration behind the song is John
Meyer. You can feel the love and everything that goes with it oozing from the
whimsical lyrics plus the unique yet simple blending of melodies creating an
LSS-worthy ode of love.

I’ve read from an online source
that the line, “They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” means Katy was Russell Brand’s trash and now she is
John Mayer’s treasure. But whatever interpretations others have of the
song it still is a perfect expression of love and admiration to your other
half.

Hebrews 1:1 – 4:13 Jesus has to become human in order for him to feel the way
we feel. Like every human, He also was tempted but He was able to resist it. It
clearly shows that we can also resist temptations. Not only can we fight worldly
urges, we can also be Christ-like –imitators of Jesus. Like Jesus we can be
forgivers of people who have done us wrong, doers of good, lovers of the word
of God and most especially, fishers of men. Hebrews 3:12-13 So brothers
and sisters, be careful that none of you has the evil thoughts that cause so
much doubt that you stop following the living God. But encourage each other
everyday, while you still have something called “today”. Help each other so
that none of you will be fooled by sin and become too hard to change. This
passage shows the importance of our “CELL GROUPS”. By being with your cell group
you are encouraged and inspired to grow deeper in your relationship with the
Lord. And whenever you’re in doubt of your …

Below is a devotion I made on
October 14, 2013 with scriptures from Mark 7:31 – 9:29. I just want to share my
thoughts and feelings after reading the whole passage. I have also decided to
post it on my blog and start a series of “Devotion” entries to encourage others
to read the bible more often and reflect on it daily. Mark 8: 34 Then Jesus called the crowd and
his followers to him. He said, “Any of you who want to be my follower must stop
thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the
cross that is given to you for following me.”What does it mean to be a follower of
Christ? We must be selfless. We must not
think highly of ourselves and think of what we can do to make others know of
God’s goodness in their lives; that through us they will be blessed and believe
that God loves them more than what they believe. And through us they may feel
the unconditional love of God which only comes from HIM. We must be willing to carry the “cross”
that is given to us. What …

Christmas is just around the corner, you can feel it thick in the air. The nights are becoming longer and morning baths are slightly becoming unbearable. As a child back then I would automatically know that Christmas day is near when Christmas songs are being played on the radio, when the night is filled with that crisp and cool breeze which will make you cringe, when every house is designed with colorful lanterns and lights, and when everyone has that generosity you can only feel on the month of December. And because Christmas is appropriately 12 days from now I came up with the list of things I wish to receive this Yuletide season. Here is my wish list:

1. Starbucks Planner and Tumbler

I have a randomly cluttered mind
which explains the title of my blog. And having a planner would be of great
help to me. To be honest, I have never owned or purchased any Starbucks planner
to date. I just feel indifferent to the whole idea of drowning myself to fattening
frap concoctions or splurging my…